Long-term sequelae of gastrectomy.
The sequelae of gastrectomy are well-known. This paper describes a complicated clinical course which occurred eight years after partial gastrectomy. Initial features included marked weight loss, anaemia, multiple lung and liver abscesses, and cholestatic jaundice. Acalculous cholecystitis with a mucocele of the gallbladder developed later. We emphasise the value of total parenteral nutrition in supporting such critically ill patients.
D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001835:Body Weight; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000209:etiology; D005709:Gallium Isotopes; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005709:Gallium Isotopes